Maersk has announced several Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across major trade lanes to maintain reliable global shipping services.
Far East Asia to East Africa
A revised PSS will apply to shipments from Far East Asia to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kenya.
Effective: March 23, 2026 (March 24 for Vietnam origin).
Key rates include:
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Up to USD 350 per 20’ container and USD 300 per 40’ container to Dar es Salaam from Southeast Asian origins.
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USD 200 per 20’ container and USD 400 per 40’ container from China/Hong Kong to Dar es Salaam.
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Up to USD 500 per 20’ container and USD 800 per 40’ container to Kenya.
North Europe to North America
Maersk will introduce a PSS of USD 500 per container for shipments from Northern and Central European countries to the United States and Canada.
Effective: April 8, 2026.
Europe to Mexico
A new surcharge will also apply to cargo moving from Europe, the Mediterranean, and parts of Central Asia to Mexico.
Effective: April 1, 2026.
Rates include:
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USD 250 per 20’ container
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USD 500 per 40’/45’ container
For shipments originating in Syria, the surcharge will be EUR 220 per 20’ container and EUR 435 per 40’/45’ container.
Far East Asia to Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands
Maersk will also implement a PSS for cargo from Far East Asia to destinations including Mozambique, Madagascar, Seychelles, and other Southern African markets.
Effective: March 23, 2026 (March 24 for Vietnam origin).
Rates:
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USD 1,000 per 20’ container
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USD 2,000 per 40’ container
The surcharges apply to non-SPOT bookings and are calculated based on the Price Calculation Date (PCD). Maersk noted that additional local or contingency charges may apply depending on the shipment.
